XOX Technology BhdXKLS:0017 Interest Coverage is 62.71 as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 115.04. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 284 Telecommunication Services companies, XOX Technology Bhd ranks better than 92.25% on this metric.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's
Operating Income
by its Interest Expense. XOX Technology Bhd's
Operating Income
for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3.64 Mil. XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Expense for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-0.06 Mil.
XOX Technology Bhd's interest coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 62.71.
The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.
Good Sign:
Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. XOX Technology Bhd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.
The historical rank and industry rank for XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:
XKLS:0017'
s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.98 Med: 115.04 Max: 245.76
Current: 65.51
XKLS:0017's Interest Coverage is ranked better than 92.25% of 284
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.685
vs XKLS:0017: 65.51
XOX Technology Bhd (XKLS:0017) Interest Coverage Explanation
Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.
Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .
XOX Technology Bhd Interest Coverage Related Terms
XOX Technology Bhd Interest Coverage Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
XKLS:0017 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Interest Coverage Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
XOX Technology Bhd Interest Coverage vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage falls into.
Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
XOX Technology Bhd (XKLS:0017) has a Interest Coverage of 62.71 as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on XOX Technology Bhd and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 115.04. Over the past decade, XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.98 to 245.76. According to the industry distribution chart, XOX Technology Bhd ranks #22 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 7.7%.
Is XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage too high?
XOX Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 62.71 is 45% below median its 10-year median of 115.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.98 to a high of 245.76. The Telecommunication Services industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. XOX Technology Bhd's value of 62.71 is 1238.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XOX Technology Bhd ranks #22 out of 284 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does XOX Technology Bhd's Interest Coverage compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, XOX Technology Bhd ranks #22 out of 284 companies for Interest Coverage. This places XOX Technology Bhd in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Interest Coverage is 4.69. XOX Technology Bhd's value of 62.71 is 1238.5% above this benchmark. Historically, XOX Technology Bhd's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 1.98 to 245.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 115.04 vs. the industry median of 4.69, XOX Technology Bhd has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Interest Coverage among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.69, based on 284 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. XOX Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage of 62.71 is 1238.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on XOX Technology Bhd and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Interest Coverage is 4.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XOX Technology Bhd's current Interest Coverage is 62.71, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 115.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XOX Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XOX Technology Bhd (XKLS:0017) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.06 — trading 83.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 62.71, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 115.04 and 1238.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.69. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For XOX Technology Bhd (XKLS:0017), the current Interest Coverage is 62.71 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
XOX Technology Bhd provides mobile solutions and engages in the trading and distribution of fast-moving electronic goods and related products. The company delivers and settles mobile messaging and data services such as SMS, MMS, and WAP, supporting mobile interoperability and various value-added services. Through its subsidiaries, the Group also offers SaaS-based business solutions. Its principal activities further include research and development, the development of proprietary software, mobile solutions, related hardware and equipment, cloud service solutions, and customised software development to support diverse business needs. The company operates across Malaysia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, with the majority of its revenue generated in Malaysia.
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